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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Behavioral Science
  • Mobile Health

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  • Social relationships critically influence behavior change.
  • Mobile technologies offer new avenues for online social support in persuasive applications.
  • Existing behavior change interventions often lack effective motivational strategies for sustained engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate the Relational Norm Intervention (RNI) model for behavior change.
  • To design and implement a mobile application (BeUpright) utilizing the RNI model.
  • To assess the effectiveness and user experience of the RNI model in correcting sitting posture.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the RNI model, incorporating Negative Reinforcement and Other-Regarding Preferences.
  • Design and implementation of the BeUpright mobile application based on RNI principles.
  • A two-week study involving target users and helpers to evaluate the application's efficacy and user experience.

Main Results:

  • The RNI model demonstrated potential for increased behavior change efficacy compared to conventional notifications.
  • The primary motivator for target users was the desire to avoid causing discomfort to their designated helper.
  • The RNI model showed promise in assisting individuals who are typically unmotivated to change behavior.

Conclusions:

  • The Relational Norm Intervention (RNI) model is a viable approach for mobile behavior change interventions.
  • Leveraging the helper's discomfort as a negative reinforcement is an effective strategy for behavior modification.
  • Further research into exploiting discomfort in mobile health services is warranted.